It is? 97 minute version isn't still the one to go for, we have to wait for another release. Is it that damn difficult? The release of "The Devils" seemed easier than this.

That's what I've read. From WIKI> "The USA 97 minute version is Peter Jackson's preferred version, as he was given the opportunity to "apply some additional spit and polish" to it."

There's a little more gore in the 104 min version, but not much. Mostly just added plot scenes. It's been a while since I've seen the uncut version, but I wouldn't say there's a drastic difference between the two cuts.

I've been really busy watching a whole bunch of other shit this month, but I did get a chance to skim through it. It looks pretty good... An improvement over the DVD, but not huge. If you can get it for around or a little under $10 bucks, go for it.